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Can you summarize 18 PACS 5512?
DEFINITION OF OFFENSES GENERALLY > Lotteries, etc.
Short Summary
This section of the Pennsylvania Compiled Statutes declares all unlawful lotteries or numbers games to be common nuisances. It invalidates any transfer of property made in connection with such activities. The section defines the offense of engaging in unlawful lotteries or numbers games, including setting up or maintaining them, manufacturing or selling unlawful lottery tickets or shares, and publishing advertisements for lotteries or numbers games. The term ‘unlawful’ refers to activities not specifically authorized by law. The purchaser of unlawful tickets or devices is not subject to prosecution or penalty and can serve as a witness to prove the offense. Violators of this section are guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree. This section is cross-referenced in various other sections of the Pennsylvania Compiled Statutes.
Whom does it apply to?
Any person involved in setting up, maintaining, manufacturing, printing, selling, exposing for sale, possessing with intent to sell, or publishing advertisements of unlawful lotteries or numbers games
What does it govern?
Lotteries or numbers games
What are exemptions?
The purchaser of any unlawful lottery or numbers ticket or device is not liable to prosecution or penalty.
What are the Penalties?
Guilty individuals are subject to a misdemeanor of the first degree.
Jurisdiction
Pennsylvania